| Term | History |
|---|
| 1 | Became a Explorer at age 18 |
| 1 | When dealing with an alien race, you botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 1 | Is now a Scout |
| 2 | Continued as Explorer at age 22 |
| 2 | Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
| 2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 3 | Continued as Explorer at age 26 |
| 3 | You inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 | Became a Army Support at age 30 |
| 4 | Is now a Private |
| 4 | Gained a contact. |
| 4 | Commissioned in Army/Army Support |
| 4 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 4 | Promoted to Army Support officer rank 2 |
| 4 | Is now a Captain |
| 5 | Continued as Army Support at age 34 |
| 5 | Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which you blame your commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 6 | Became a Line/Crew at age 38 |
| 6 | Is now a Crewman |
| 6 | Refuse to abuse your position for profit |
| 6 | Commissioned in Navy/Line/Crew |
| 6 | Is now a Ensign |
| 7 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 42 |
| 7 | Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
| 7 | Gain a contact. |
| 7 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 2 |
| 7 | Is now a Sublieutenant |
| 8 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 46 |
| 8 | Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
| 8 | Promoted to Line/Crew officer rank 3 |
| 8 | Is now a Lieutenant |
| 9 | Continued as Line/Crew at age 50 |
| 9 | Lost eye or limb. |
| 10 | Became a Wanderer at age 54 |
| 10 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |